Lisbon Tiles

Tiles are a huge part of Portuguese history and come in many forms. They are made of ceramic and are painted and glazed to withstand weather and wear. They are a huge part of Portuguese culture and traditions. People who wanted to build their monuments with Portuguese tiles always tried to relate them to the building’s history.

The tiles were originally from Egypt, they were first brought to Portugal by the Arabs, in the 13th century at the time of their invasion.

most of the tiles you find, combine the colours white and blue (mainly).
The colours were considered very fashionable at the time of the Age of Discoveries (from the 15th to the 18th centuries).Read more